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## [Water accumulating in the rear of my 2007 BMW X3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-accumulating-in-the-rear-of-my-2007-bmw-x3/171598)

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**Author:** [@SANDY48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SANDY48)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-accumulating-in-the-rear-of-my-2007-bmw-x3/171598 "2020-10-26T21:35:01Z")

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I own a 2007 X3, I HAVE NOTICED WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE FLOOR OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SEAT. PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE BEFORE I TAKE IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP

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## [Best Leather Seats?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-leather-seats/171609)

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**Author:** [@blaze\_171835](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blaze_171835)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-leather-seats/171609 "2020-10-26T21:10:19Z")

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Hey guys. I want to add leather to my new truck. Any recommendations on where to go? I’ve been thinking of going with Katzkin because I found this page on their website: https://katzkin.com/what-do-you-drive/chevy-silv…

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## [2006 Chrysler 300 - flashing oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300-flashing-oil-light/171525)

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**Author:** [@Stephen59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen59)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300-flashing-oil-light/171525 "2020-10-26T20:58:36Z")

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I’m driving 2006 Chrysler 300 and engine oil light comes on and keeps flashing. Minutes later it goes off and comes back on. Moments later, vehicle shuts off and refuses to start. After 15-20 mins, engine starts and driv…

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## [Headlight fine scratches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-fine-scratches/171587)

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**Author:** [@Ben-C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-C)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-fine-scratches/171587 "2020-10-26T17:10:10Z")

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I noticed my headlights are pretty scratched. The car is new, only 6000 miles. I just bought it 9 months ago. It’s hard to notice when the lights are off but when they are on. You can see thousands of hairlines of scratc…

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## [High pitched squeal followed by clicking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-squeal-followed-by-clicking/171589)

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**Author:** [@Ari11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ari11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-squeal-followed-by-clicking/171589 "2020-10-26T13:54:26Z")

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Hi, I have a 2018 Hyundai Kona. Been working great, but I recently took a long road trip cross country, and now I’m hearing a high pitched squeal, followed by a clicking sound, when I turn the car off. It’s coming from …

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## [2002 Chevrolet Blazer - Body repair saga](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-blazer-body-repair-saga/171547)

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**Author:** [@Pat36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat36)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-blazer-body-repair-saga/171547 "2020-10-26T13:35:16Z")

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my son has a 2002 ChevyTrailblazer. In July, he hit a deer on the highway. he has a body shop that was going to do the work but the owner died in a boating accident. My son had paid for the parts to fix the car so now h…

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## [Pumpkin carving idea, hit play if needed for blinking cel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumpkin-carving-idea-hit-play-if-needed-for-blinking-cel/171573)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumpkin-carving-idea-hit-play-if-needed-for-blinking-cel/171573 "2020-10-26T13:29:26Z")

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## [How to track previous owners of the car without VIN number](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-track-previous-owners-of-the-car-without-vin-number/171469)

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**Author:** [@Alexander-Aleshin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexander-Aleshin)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 7:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-track-previous-owners-of-the-car-without-vin-number/171469 "2020-10-26T07:59:00Z")

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Hi there! I’am Alex (Moscow, Russia), a friend of mine just bought a car of a dream - Ford Torino (1971) and he’s looking for previous owners to know all the history of his beast. The problem is - there is no VIN, but I’…

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## [Overriding a "smart" battery management system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overriding-a-smart-battery-management-system/171538)

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**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overriding-a-smart-battery-management-system/171538 "2020-10-26T02:59:12Z")

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Like many modern cars the Tucson reduces battery voltage when it decides the battery is charged “well enough”. It does this to mainly save a little fuel and also avoid over charging the battery. I have a voltmeter plug…

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## [Creaking noise when braking on a 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 . (Primarily at lower speeds)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-noise-when-braking-on-a-2002-chevy-silverado-1500-primarily-at-lower-speeds/170731)

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**Author:** [@Masonswebb2002\_171252](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Masonswebb2002_171252)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-noise-when-braking-on-a-2002-chevy-silverado-1500-primarily-at-lower-speeds/170731 "2020-10-26T01:26:50Z")

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Please help if you can. My truck has 173,000 miles on it and I’ve recently have been hearing a creaking noise in my cab in the back seat (extended cab) and I just cannot pin point what it is. Seem like it’s coming from t…

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## [2019 Toyota RAV4 - Loud transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-loud-transmission/171513)

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**Author:** [@forgot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/forgot)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-loud-transmission/171513 "2020-10-26T01:13:52Z")

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transmission .loud lack of insulation under hood .radio acts up

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## [2012 GMC Acadia - Rough poor acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-rough-poor-acceleration/171582)

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**Author:** [@louie11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/louie11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-rough-poor-acceleration/171582 "2020-10-25T23:07:47Z")

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Rough and acceleration is poor while driving. The problem seems to be when the RPM is at about 2500. Any solutions for this problem?

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## [2013 bmw x5 - cel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-x5-cel/171575)

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**Author:** [@Ken23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken23)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-x5-cel/171575 "2020-10-25T22:25:08Z")

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Check engine light comes on when turbo kicks in, loses power and engine runs rough. Turn off engine and restart, it then runs smooth again.

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## [Steering wheel weird feel and noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-weird-feel-and-noise/171583)

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**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-weird-feel-and-noise/171583 "2020-10-25T22:21:34Z")

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So yesterday out of no where my car’s steering wheel started to act weird. When I turn my wheel at stationary it feels like something is poping, moving that is connected to the steering wheel and makes a noise with the f…

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## [Oxygen Sensor was replaced but engine code and light still come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-was-replaced-but-engine-code-and-light-still-come-on/171493)

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**Author:** [@Grace-37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grace-37)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-was-replaced-but-engine-code-and-light-still-come-on/171493 "2020-10-25T21:11:09Z")

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Many months ago I had my oxygen sensors replaced on my car. However, the check engine light keeps coming on with the code for faulty oxygen sensor. The mechanic thinks it says this because of a wiring problem and that I …

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## [Jump starting Again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jump-starting-again/171565)

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**Author:** [@Tagcaver78\_171809](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tagcaver78_171809)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jump-starting-again/171565 "2020-10-25T20:17:13Z")

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Having to jump start ‘14 Honda Accord every time it sits for maybe 2+hrs. Battery checks as good but alternator passed once but failed three times. Drove it from Charlotte to Panama City and back with no problems while d…

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## [Smoke when starting Audi A4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-when-starting-audi-a4/171569)

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**Author:** [@mshell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mshell)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-when-starting-audi-a4/171569 "2020-10-25T18:25:00Z")

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I started my 07 A4 after it was parked about 4 hours. Immediately got huge amounts of thick grey smoke from the exhaust. It lasted about 30 seconds, then cleared. Since then, I’ve started the car several times (includ…

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## [2016 Honda Accord needed 4 jumpstarts this week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-needed-4-jumpstarts-this-week/145418)

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**Author:** [@Sulta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sulta)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-needed-4-jumpstarts-this-week/145418 "2020-10-25T15:28:53Z")

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I had to jump start my car 4 times this week. Autozone told me my battery is good. Idk what to do now. I was thinking maybe the battery is bad. 2016 Honda Accord sport 33000 miles

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## [2008 Ford F-150 - Ticks. Is this your guess too?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-ticks-is-this-your-guess-too/171474)

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**Author:** [@Joseph1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-ticks-is-this-your-guess-too/171474 "2020-10-25T14:36:32Z")

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The motor has a ticking sound that tells me the oil pump doesn’t pump hard enough to make the oil get to the top heads and valves

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## [Alero wont cold start unless I use starting fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alero-wont-cold-start-unless-i-use-starting-fluid/123130)

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**Author:** [@Ryan\_Breiding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan_Breiding)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alero-wont-cold-start-unless-i-use-starting-fluid/123130 "2020-10-25T13:00:57Z")

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I have a 2002 Olds Alero 3.4, 140,000 miles. My issue is my car will crank and wont start. I initially thought it was a security issue so I had Milzy Motorsport remove the security out of my pcm and still no luck. Howeve…

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## [Discoloration and circles on hood?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discoloration-and-circles-on-hood/171561)

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**Author:** [@Olivia-24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olivia-24)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discoloration-and-circles-on-hood/171561 "2020-10-25T12:48:02Z")

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I’ve had my car for almost three months now… I walked out to look at it this evening since I had washed it last night and noticed this discoloration on the hood. It’s a long strip that goes almost the full width of the h…

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## [Toyota Rav4 grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-grinding-noise/119404)

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**Author:** [@ToyotaLady86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToyotaLady86)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-grinding-noise/119404 "2020-10-25T05:16:32Z")

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Hello, I have quite the dilemma with my 2009 Rav4. I have taken it to 3 different mechanics (1 was a shop mechanic, 1 was the mechanic at the dealer, and 1 was my Dad who is a retired mechanic). Anytime I am driving betw…

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## [Cartridge-type oil filters - why](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartridge-type-oil-filters-why/171555)

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**Author:** [@sestivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sestivers)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartridge-type-oil-filters-why/171555 "2020-10-24T23:03:43Z")

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… do they make it look like you can just slap a 3/8" ratchet extension in there to remove the reusable canister? I presume there is high risk of fracturing the plastic or separating the metal center from the plastic hous…

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## [2010 Honda CR-V - tires don't hold air well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-tires-dont-hold-air-well/171528)

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**Author:** [@ElB28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElB28)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-tires-dont-hold-air-well/171528 "2020-10-24T21:34:40Z")

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We have a 2010 Honda CRV. From the begining there has been problems with all brand of tires holding air and as time has gone on its gotten worse. We have had the tire beads redone. We buy good brand tires so our conclusi…

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## [2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan oil use and hard shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-oil-use-and-hard-shifting/171532)

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**Author:** [@Katiesjetta16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katiesjetta16)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-oil-use-and-hard-shifting/171532 "2020-10-24T21:33:24Z")

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I have a 2014 VW Jetta 1.8T, sport edition. It has 140,000 miles. Oil changes are at recommended time intervals, and I run full synthetic. In between oil changes I sometimes have to add 1-2 quarts. During oil changes, im…

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## [FCA Jeep Ram 2.4L multiair oil consumption lawsuit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fca-jeep-ram-2-4l-multiair-oil-consumption-lawsuit/171507)

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**Author:** [@flashfyre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flashfyre)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fca-jeep-ram-2-4l-multiair-oil-consumption-lawsuit/171507 "2020-10-24T21:24:44Z")

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General consensus is valve guide seals are wearing prematurely in this engine. I have the FCA 2.4L multiair engine and it is burning about 1 qt every 3,000 miles. Does this seem excessive?

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## [2009 Chevrolet 1500 - Reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-reliability/171488)

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**Author:** [@Ridgerunner02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ridgerunner02)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-reliability/171488 "2020-10-24T20:58:44Z")

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Overall rating / reliability of 2009:hybrid silverado

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## [Wheel Rim Damage - Lug nuts put on wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-rim-damage-lug-nuts-put-on-wrong/171552)

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**Author:** [@amwaldner\_171381](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amwaldner_171381)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-rim-damage-lug-nuts-put-on-wrong/171552 "2020-10-24T20:37:10Z")

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I have a Toyota yaris 2008. An auto shop put my summer tires \*on their own rims) on in the spring. A friend changed my summer tires to my winter tires on their own rims, and discovered that the lugs nuts had been put o…

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## [2012 Kia Sedona back lift gate won't lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-back-lift-gate-wont-lock/171534)

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**Author:** [@Danny37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny37)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-back-lift-gate-wont-lock/171534 "2020-10-24T18:27:24Z")

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Back lift gate will NOT LOCK. Non powered…LX Model…Passenger sliding power door will also not lock. All other doors lock. Also when put into gear, locks click on and off 3 times.

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## [Rear tire behind driver came off while driving 40mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-tire-behind-driver-came-off-while-driving-40mph/171320)

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**Author:** [@Rajshopperorder\_171641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rajshopperorder_171641)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-tire-behind-driver-came-off-while-driving-40mph/171320 "2020-10-24T17:59:36Z")

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Hi Everyone, I need some advice. Our 2020 Kia Telluride went to first oil service and tire rotation today. I picked up the car and drove from the dealership and within 500feet on the road, the car shook, I slowed down a…

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